Hi guys, a bit of turntable advice needed. Due to moving my system into the lounge and having it more on show, the boss and I have decided that my beloved technics sl1200 is a bit too ugly ( and the wrong colour) so I may have to sell it and get something more asthetically pleasing. My price range will be in the £300 mark so the obvious choice so far would be the pro-ject carbon, though saying that something from rega appeals also. Would any of these decks sound much better than the Technics ?Any other advice on which models are best would be great, thanks guys.
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how about this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-RP3-Turntable-White-B-Grade-/290941463085?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Turntables&hash=item43bd766a2d
you will need to add a cartridge though
Nice TT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-RP3-Turntable-White-B-Grade-/290941463085?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Turntables&hash=item43bd766a2d
you will need to add a cartridge though
Nice TT
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audioaddict said:
You're pretty spoiled when it comes budget TTs. Rega, Pro-ject, Goldring are worth considering. That said, I don't know how they'll compare to your Technics. Pretty good sounding from all the things I read about the SL 1200.
BTW, still waiting for some pics of your system.
haha hi pp yeah i will need to take a few pics ,,,i am reluctant to let the technics go cos as you say the sound plus build ease of use etc is still good ,,plus i do prefer direct drice stability so im still unsure as yet ...will take some pics today and try and put em on
Why don't you give the guys at Inspired HiFi a call?
They are doing a mod for the SL1200/10 - basically a new case to make it look better!
They are doing a mod for the SL1200/10 - basically a new case to make it look better!
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audioaddict said:
As I've mentioned before about the Naim CDP and Leema. Still not totally convinced by the look of the two together but they sound sublime. IMO, that outweighs the aesthetics.
audioaddict said:
Have you got room for a second system somewhere for the technics, a nice manlab escape
Then just buy a rega rp3 or project debut for the living room
audioaddict said:
Keep it then. Buy the domestic godess a bunch of flowers , sleep in the shed for a couple of nights , grow a spine ,and keep it.
Flog it and regret. Plus it will be all downhill from there
.I had a silver SL1200 MK2 many years ago when I was into dance music in a big way, it was bombproof, just had the standard Stanton 500AL cart on, using it with a Marantz Pm66KiSig amp - sounded excellent - but cant really compare how it sounds to a Rega deck. My music taste has changed somewhat so dont how Roxy Music would sound on it! I never saw it as an audiophile TT but looking back it still cuts it today. I always thought as it was direct drive and the PSU was under the platter then SQ was compromised - i could be wrong though, Brother Browne - Under the Water sounded mint on it though!
stevebrock said:
Chalk and Cheese Steve.
Anyways my 'downhill from there' wasnt refering to the TT.
. Think about it.floyd droid said:stevebrock said:
Chalk and Cheese Steve.
Anyways my 'downhill from there' wasnt refering to the TT.
I flogged mine along with some 'now' priceless vinyl...............grrrrrr never again
Yeah I remember you saying on another thread. Luckily I dont and never will feel yer pain mate.
The Droidette has never come into the equation in what I buy hifi wise or anything else for that matter. Although in fairness she has never mumped about the looks of any of my gear . Tough poo poo if she did mind ,lol.
I remember also why you had to sell yours mate ,needs must and all that stuff.
The Droidette has never come into the equation in what I buy hifi wise or anything else for that matter. Although in fairness she has never mumped about the looks of any of my gear . Tough poo poo if she did mind ,lol.
I remember also why you had to sell yours mate ,needs must and all that stuff.
Yep along with a CD63KiSig, PM66KiSig and some Mission Speakers (when they were good, cant remember the model) - That system seriously kicked ass - wonder how it would fare today against my set up.
stevebrock said:
It would kick its ass Steve. But hey you have made yer rega bed mate ,lol.
If ifs and buts wuz pots and pans.....
youre dead right droid and decided to keep it though maybe looking to cosmetically change it to a black model
Perhaps add one of the Ortofons to your list. For under a hundred pounds it would have to be the 2m red.
I love my Ortofon which has a nude bonded elliptical so is more akin to the blue but even with an aftermarket (non-nude) elliptical it is clearer than the Shure M97xe (or M75ED). There is just something very refined about it.
The Shure is nice too so a good suggestion by andybeau imho. Just depends what kind of presentation you prefer.
regards
I love my Ortofon which has a nude bonded elliptical so is more akin to the blue but even with an aftermarket (non-nude) elliptical it is clearer than the Shure M97xe (or M75ED). There is just something very refined about it.
The Shure is nice too so a good suggestion by andybeau imho. Just depends what kind of presentation you prefer.
regards
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